Farm Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic

Recruitment Innovations; Goolgowi; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewa Park Farming in Goolgowi, NSW is seeking a skilled Farm Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic to join the team and ensure safe, reliable operation of our fleet of agricultural machinery and transport vehicles. This hands-on role supports seeding, spraying and harvest operations across the farm.

The ideal candidate will be trade qualified with 5+ years’ experience in agricultural or transport machinery, strong diagnostics across heavy equipment, and a valid HR/HC license.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic (Cert III or higher).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in agricultural and/or transport machinery maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across heavy equipment.
• Experience with brands such as Case IH, Western Star, Kenworth, and Cummins.
• HR/HC license, Forklift, ChemCert, and First Aid tickets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on tractors, headers, air seeders, spray rigs, prime movers, and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary equipment including pumps, Utes, trailers, and small engines.
• Manage workshop operations: service records, spare parts, consumables, and safety standards.
• Provide in-field support during peak operations, ensuring machinery is safe and field-ready.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety protocols and compliance requirements.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Education

Cert III in Diesel Mechanics

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Hydraulics

Auto-electrics

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Kiewa Park Farming is seeking a skilled Farm Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Goolgowi, NSW and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our fleet of agricultural machinery and transport vehicles. This hands-on role is critical to supporting seeding, spraying, and harvest operations across the farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on tractors, headers, air seeders, spray rigs, prime movers, and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary equipment including pumps, Utes, trailers, and small engines.
• Manage workshop operations: service records, spare parts, consumables, and safety standards.
• Provide in-field support during peak operations, ensuring machinery is safe and field-ready.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety protocols and compliance requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic (Cert III or higher).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in agricultural and/or transport machinery maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across heavy equipment.
• Experience with brands such as

Case IH, Western Star, Kenworth, and Cummins.

• Competence in hydraulics, auto-electrics, GPS guidance systems, welding, and fabrication.
• HR/HC license, Forklift, ChemCert, and

First Aid tickets are advantageous.

• Ability to work independently and flexibly, including extended hours during seasonal peaks.

Salary range is $75,000-$90,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Position available